Does state firearms law prohibit the adoption of stricter laws by cities?
State law does preempt most local criminal laws and ordinances regarding firearms. However, state law does not prohibit a property owner from imposing conditions on the possession of firearms on his or her property. The city believes that a municipal property owner may impose limitations related to firearms as a condition of entry or use of particular facilities, particularly those at which children and youth are likely to be present. The premise underlying the proposal is that as the owner and operator of facilities where children and youth are invited and welcome, Parks may, just like any other property owner, establish and post reasonable conditions on entry or use of the facilities, including one prohibiting the possession of firearms at those facilities. Where would the proposal apply? It would apply at facilities and sites where children and youth are likely to be present, and where signage has been posted to communicate the policy to the public. Specifically, it would apply at p
